Architectural Project Manager for K-12 School Projects
Mhtn Architects
Full‑service design firm providing architecture, interior, landscape and planning, focused on diverse sectors.
Lead design and delivery of K-12 school projects from concept through construction.
26 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Hybrid
Company Size
111 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Urban Design
Master Planning
Sustainability
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Student Life
Commercial
Healthcare
Religious
Planning
Education
Urban Planning
Role
Description
charrette facilitation
client liaison
proposal prep
design management
budget management
- Facilitate stakeholder charrettes, team pin-ups, and design storytelling sessions that drive innovation and support student and educator well-being.
- Serve as the primary client liaison, guiding projects from concept to completion while ensuring satisfaction with schedule, budget, and scope.
- Prepare proposals and contracts, estimate fees, and define scope of work.
- Lead project discussions, delegate tasks, and mentor team members through all phases of design—from schematic to construction administration.
- Manage client budgets, schedules, programs, communications, documentation, and team assignments.
Requirements
revit
microsoft office
licensure
communication
project management
building codes
- Technical proficiency in engineering systems, equipment, detailing, and construction coordination.
- Deep knowledge of building and accessibility codes, regulatory standards, and educational design best practices.
- Architecture licensure preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and engage clients effectively.
- Demonstrated experience managing architectural projects, preferably in the K-12 education sector.
- Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office, with the ability to review and communicate design documentation clearly.
Benefits
- Annual Paid Time Off for Volunteering
- Paid licensure and industry memberships.
- Suite of insurance benefits (including Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more!)
- Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule (ability to work from home up to two days a week)
- Physical Activity Incentive
- 401k with 5% employer match
- Access to company-paid Professional Development resources
- Cafeteria Plan (pre-tax benefits including Flexible Savings Account options and a Health Savings Account with an employer match)
- Annual bonus opportunity for all employees
- Flexible Paid Time Off
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1923
Historic Milestone
The firm traces its roots back to 1923, establishing a legacy of design excellence.
Over 100 Award-Winning Projects
Project Accomplishments
The firm has delivered exceptional design solutions recognized for their innovation and quality.
50 Higher Education Student Unions
Student Life Expertise
A leader in designing student unions, using proprietary benchmarks for optimal outcomes.
2024 WELL Certification
Sustainability Achievement
The firm's renovated office received WELL Building Silver Certification in 2024.
- Operates as a full-service design firm offering architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning.
- Has delivered over 150 master plans and pre-design engagements.
- Typical clients span higher ed, K-12 schools, healthcare, commercial, municipal, civic, cultural, and sports & recreation sectors.
- Projects range from university housing P3 developments and high-tech training centers to school facilities and civic buildings.
- Operates from a light-filled studio in Salt Lake City.
- Known for close collaboration: they listen deeply, sketch boldly, refine details in lock-step with builders, then measure results to evolve their practice.
- Standout fact: the firm’s lineage traces back over a century and its first master student union campus project launched their national student life reputation.
Culture + Values
- We view constraints as opportunities for creativity, integrate design excellence in all aspects of our work, and innovate with responsiveness and responsibility.
- We recognize our connection to the world – its inhabitants and natural environment. We seek regenerating possibilities and evaluate evolving technologies, while operating sustainably. Our motivation is positive human impact.
- We foster unity and collaboration among diverse and holistic project teams, mentor individuals throughout all aspects of the architectural process, while welcoming questions and ideas from all perspectives.
- Our curiosity and pursuit of excellence drives us to research and assess new technologies. We implement proactive quality assessment and commit to develop technical expertise.
- We continually educate ourselves, mentor leadership with all pursuits, promote from within, and balance our professional and personal lives.
- We listen to one another, embrace and welcome individual diversity, act with honesty and integrity, as we foster accountability.
- We build lasting relationships with our clients and communities by anticipating, understanding, and sharing common goals and expectations. Through serving, we create an exceptional professional experience with every project.
Environment + Sustainability
70% Reduction
Fossil Fuel Impact
Committed to reducing fossil fuel impacts in construction and renovations by 70% by 2015, aiming for net-zero by 2030.
- First Utah-based company to join the U.S. EPA Climate Leaders program; completed a corporate-wide greenhouse gas inventory and set formal reduction goals.
- Remodeled corporate office to LEED-CI Gold standards — the first Utah design firm to do so.
- Participated in Utah’s 2010 Clear the Air Challenge; one employee achieved the greatest individual emissions reduction in the competition.
- New studio design pursued WELL Building Certification with air quality, acoustics, ergonomics, biophilic design, thermal comfort, and wellness amenities incorporated.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Registered as a JUST 2.0 organization under the International Living Future Institute’s JUST framework.
- Completed internal audit and updated policies on diversity, inclusion, non-discrimination, employee engagement, gender and pay equity, employee health and well-being, living wages, and procurement.
- Submitted to self-evaluation every two years to maintain JUST 2.0 label and ensure continuous improvement.
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